Mildred Brown

Mildred F. Brown, 92, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at Jackson Manor.

She was born June 18, 1911, in Bollinger County, daughter of Phillip E. and Azie Limbaugh Bollinger. She and Shelby Brown were married Oct. 4, 1933. He preceded her in death Aug. 29, 1998.

Mildred attended Bollinger School near Scopus, Mo., Will Mayfield College, and Southeast Missouri State University.

Prior to her marriage she taught in rural schools. After their marriage, she and Shelby worked at the shoe factory until Shelby went into the service during World War II.

After the war, Mildred became librarian at Lutesville High School, then assistant librarian at Jackson City Library, and head librarian from 1960 until her retirement in July 1976.

Mildred was a member of New McKendree United Methodist Church where she had been active in the Fellowship Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, and taught in the children's Sunday School many years.

She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, was active in John Guild Chapter of DAR 30 years and served as regent from 1986 to 1989. She had also been active in Thursday Literary Club many years.

Mildred and her husband worked with the "train" in Jackson, and gave generously of their time and resources.

She is survived by a sister, Melba Bollinger of Jackson, and a host of relatives.

She was preceded in death by a brother, John Bollinger, and a sister, Velda Bollinger.

Friends may call at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson from 4 to 8 p.m. today. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating and Hughes Davault assisting. Interment will be in Cook Cemetery at Scopus.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Cook Cemetery, New McKendree United Methodist Church, or Scopus United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.